Wolcott- Mrs. Claire Aurise (Rompre) Donnelly, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, March 21, at Wolcott View Manor. She was the widow of James J. Donnelly. Mrs. Donnelly was born March 27, 1923 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Joseph and Octavia (Benoit) Rompre. Raised in Waterbury she was a graduate of St. Annes Grammar School and the Putnam Academy in Putnam, CT. She had been employed at the Benrus Watch Company as a timekeeper, and later at Grandway Supermarket. She also played organized softball and basketball, in her early years. After marrying James, they settled in Wolcott. She was deeply involved in her Catholic faith and a communicant of St. Pius X Church. She loved to sing and was active in local church choirs and was a member of "Sweet Adelines." She was always helping people that were in need, and would volunteer her time and efforts, tirelessly. As the patriarch of the Family, she also built countless relationships & friendships, especially at Wolcott View Manor, where she resided these last years. The outpouring of Love in her last days is a testament to the nurses there, and to the wonderful humor and spirit that she exuded to everyone that knew her. Love is permanently in our hearts and the heavens rejoice. 'she is home.' She is survived by one son, Richard J. Donnelly and his wife Neydu of Burlington; two daughters, Sharon Ziello and her husband Mark of Waterbury and Rita Hellman and her husband Joseph of Wolcott; one sister, Sister Rita Rompre, (Congregation of Notre Dame) West Haven; five grandchildren, Donna, Karen, Katy, Tawny and James; three great-grandchildren, Kristina, Breyden and Mason and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, Robert, Raymond and Earl and her sister, Sister Beatrice Rompre, Daughters of the Holy Spirit. Special thanks to the Nurses and the entire staff at Wolcott View Manor, for their incredible dedication and care. Arrangements: Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, March 25, from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Woodtick Memorial 420 Woodtick Rd. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10:15 A.M. from Woodtick Memorial to St. Pius X Church for mass at 11:00 A.M. Burial will follow in the Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105-3678.

Service Information Visitation Wednesday March 25, 2015 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM 420 Woodtick Rd. Wolcott, CT 06716 --> Service Thursday March 26, 2015 11:00 AM St. Pius X Church 525 Woodtick Rd. Wolcott, CT 06716 -->